1966 FFE Rookie of the Year: Bobby Burnett

Starting with the the 1963 football season (AFL and NFL combined), I will recognize the top scoring rookie as that seasons 

The 1966 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year is Buffalo Bills running back Bobby Burnett.

Robert Clell Burnett

Running Back

Born: January 4, 1930 in Clinton, Arkansas

Died: October 1, 2016 in Marion, Illinois (Age 73)

College: University of Arkansas

Drafted: Buffalo Bills in the 4th round (33rd overall) of the 1966 American Football League (AFL) Draft, Chicago Bears in the 10th round (152nd overall) of the 1966 National Football League (NFL) Draft

In the 1966 season, Burnett scored 200.50 fantasy points for the Buffalo Bills. He played in 14 games with 766 rushing yards and 4 rushing touchdowns. He also had 34 receptions for 419 receiving yards and 4 receiving touchdowns. His best game of the season was a 27.20 fantasy point performance in Week 10 (see Game by Game Breakdown for details). 

Bobby Burnett's 1966 Game by Game Breakdown

Week 1 @ San Diego Chargers: 8.90 fantasy points (22 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 1 receptions and -3 receiving yards)

Week 2 vs. Kansas City Chiefs: 5.50 fantasy points (40 rushing yards, 1 reception and 5 receiving yards)

Week 3 vs. Miami Dolphins: 22.50 fantasy points (64 rushing yards, 2 rushing touchdowns, 2 receptions and 21 receiving yards)

Week 4 vs. Houston Oilers: 15.50 fantasy points (70 rushing yards, 1 reception, 15 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown)

Week 5 @ Kansas City Chiefs: 11.50 fantasy points (46 rushing yards, 3 receptions and 39 rushing yards)

Week 6 vs. Boston Patriots: 10.10 fantasy points (-3 rushing yards, 5 receptions and 54 receiving yards)

Week 7 vs. San Diego Chargers: 23.10 fantasy points (138 rushing yards, 2 receptions, 13 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown)

Week 9 @ New York Jets: 15.90 fantasy points (84 rushing yards, 5 receptions and 25 receiving yards)

*Week 10 @ Miami Dolphins: 27.20 fantasy points (52 rushing yards, 1 rushing touchdown, 4 receptions, 60 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown)

Week 11 vs. New York Jets: 5.50 fantasy points (40 rushing yards, 1 reception and 5 receiving yards)

Week 12 @ Houston Oilers: 6.20 fantasy points (49 rushing yards, 1 reception and 3 receiving yards)

Week 13 @ Oakland Raiders: 23.10 fantasy points (59 rushing yards, 3 receptions, 82 receiving yards and 1 receiving touchdown)

Week 14 @ Boston Patriots: 13.70 fantasy points (29 rushing yards, 3 receptions and 78 receiving yards)

Week 16 vs. Denver Broncos: 11.80 fantasy points (76 rushing yards, 2 receptions and 22 receiving yards)

* - Best game of the season

1966 Fantasy Football Encyclopedia Rookie of the Year Honorable Mentions

Mike Garrett, RB, Kansas City Chiefs (154.60 fantasy points) and Willie Asbury, RB, Pittsburgh Steelers (150.20 fantasy points).

All stats courtesy of Pro Football Reference.